A time-tested classic, Atlant refrigerators have been produced in Belarus for many years at the Minsk Refrigerator Plant. The first electric refrigerator, the "Minsk 1," was manufactured at the plant back in 1962. A little later, the plant also produced the first freezer and two-chamber refrigerator in the USSR.
More about the manufacturer
The high quality of the plant's products was recognized even during the Soviet era. In 1972, refrigerators were exported to Belgium, Spain, France, Italy, and China.
Today, the company holds ISO 9001 certification for high quality, and the plant itself operates under a strict quality control system. Every manufacturing and assembly process is closely monitored.
Atlant refrigerators are certainly not as good as Liebherr refrigerators, but for their price they are the best option for the home.
Key brand advantages
To make a final choice among other refrigerator brands, it's best to first familiarize yourself with the advantages and disadvantages of Atlant refrigerators. This can be done either online or at a major home appliance store. For example, Atlant refrigerators are widely available at Eldorado.
More about the advantages:
- electronics operating in automatic mode monitor the compressor's operation and periodically switch it off;
- economical energy consumption;
- new models are equipped with a function that allows you to set the optimal temperature in the chambers (both manually and automatically);
- The devices are reliably protected from possible voltage surges by mechanical controls;
- Thanks to the compressor, manufactured under a Danish license, the devices produce virtually no noise (only 39 dBA);
- there is an automatic defrosting function;
- The delicate Fresh system, unlike No Frost, does not dry out food and creates a favorable environment for its storage.
The Atlant brand is always synonymous with high quality, reliability, and complete safety. However, even this manufacturer has its drawbacks.
Disadvantages of Atlant refrigerators
Most of the shortcomings that will be discussed are not unique to Atlant refrigerators. They are present in virtually all products manufactured in the former Soviet Union.
Compared to the pros, there are far fewer cons:
- outdated and uninteresting design;
- the presence of the Fresh function, but the complete absence of the irreplaceable No Frost function.
- no protection for small children;
- there is no bottle shelf;
- Some housewives do not like the small egg tray;
- The freezer may not freeze very well.
Every appliance has its pros and cons. It's hard to find a perfect appliance in terms of functionality, design, and durability. Finding one at an affordable price is even harder. In their price range, Atlant refrigerators offer high-quality Belarusian manufacturing and assembly at a fraction of the price.
